Smoking, jogging, stress eating, meditating — daily routines play a big role in overall health and well-being. But should creative routines also be on that list? Several studies suggest that creative work and creativity, at a minimum, can boost mental health while others argue that…

After years of shooting and editing photos, Dave Cross has had ample time to make Photoshop mistakes — and learn from them. But his biggest piece of advice isn’t just to be better, but rather, to work smarter. “From a creativity standpoint, working non-destructively, to me,…

Teddy Roosevelt was right— comparison truly is the thief of joy. No matter which way you spin it, comparing yourself to other people is a slippery slope to misery and is altogether best avoided. But in a world of FOMO and YOLO, how can we…

When you’re experiencing a period of low productivity, it’s become a common reminder from well-meaning friends (and mugs, and throw pillows, and the occasional framed letterpress poster) that “you have the same 24 hours as Beyoncé.” It’s true, technically (and temporally) speaking — but that…

Creative professionals are expected to retain an unwieldy assortment of information. From client preferences to Pantone codes to pricing schemes, that you digest and retain a nearly impossible number of details is essentially a requirement of the job. And the bad news is remembering everything…

How many times has this happened to you: You get to the end of the workday and look back to see what you accomplished. You realize that it is hard to pinpoint what you did, though you spent a lot of time at your desk….